Federal Laws
Several federal laws support the employment of disabled veterans.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA establishes nondiscrimination practices for the employment of people with disabilities. Disabled veterans are covered by this Act.
Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). Under this law, employers with federal contracts or subcontracts of $10,000 or more are required to provide equal employment opportunity, take affirmative action, and comply with mandatory job listing requirements to employ and advance protected veterans. Federal contractors must take positive steps in all employment practices to enable protected veterans to be considered for employment opportunities, including hiring, promoting, and training. Protected veterans include Vietnam era and qualified "special" disabled veterans. A qualified "special" disabled veteran is a veteran who is entitled to compensation under the laws administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a disability rating of 30% or more; or, rated at 10% to 20% if it has been determined that the individual has a serious employment disability; or, a veteran who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service connected disability. This law is enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information, contact OFCCP at 888-376-3227 (V) or visit the OFCCP Web site.
State Laws
Many states have employment laws covering either veterans or disabled veterans. For more information, contact your State Veterans Employment Service, a department of the State Employment Service. The agency is listed under state government agencies in the telephone directory.
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